Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

Recruiting Fundamentals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Discuss the importance of a recruiting practice & the value it creates for organizations, their employees, applicants, candidates, and recruiters.

  • Summarize the use of technology in recruiting (ATS).

  • Explain the importance of employer brand and employee value proposition in recruiting.

  • Identify and understand the importance of general laws, rules, and regulations in recruiting.

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June 2025

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This course is part of the ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter Professional Certificate
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There are 3 modules in this course

This module equips you with the fundamental skills required for recruiting success. You'll develop critical relationship-building and networking capabilities, explore the technology tools that power modern recruitment processes, understand key performance metrics that measure recruiting effectiveness, and learn proven strategies for building professional connections that expand your talent pipeline.

What's included

4 videos2 readings5 assignments3 plugins

Learn how to strategically position your organization to attract top talent in this comprehensive module. You'll discover techniques for crafting compelling job postings optimized for visibility, explore methods for enhancing your organization's online presence and candidate outreach, and gain expertise in developing employer brand strategies and employee value propositions that resonate with ideal candidates.

What's included

3 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt6 plugins

Navigate the complex legal landscape of recruitment confidently through this module. You'll explore federal regulations, including EEOC requirements, examine varying state-level compliance considerations, learn how to operationalize these policies within your organization, and develop an awareness of international laws that impact global recruitment efforts.

What's included

4 videos5 readings2 assignments2 plugins

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